Practical adaptation to climate change in regional natural resource management: Queensland Case Studies – South East Queensland Western Catchments Report

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Cobon, David and Toombs, Nathan. 2007. Practical adaptation to climate change in regional natural resource management: Queensland Case Studies – South East Queensland Western Catchments Report. Toowoomba, Queensland. Department of Natural Resources and Water.
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Practical adaptation to climate change in regional natural resource management: Queensland Case Studies – South East Queensland Western Catchments Report

Report TypeGovernment report
AuthorsCobon, David (Author) and Toombs, Nathan (Author)
Institution of OriginSouth East Queensland Western Catchments
Number of Pages59
Year2007
PublisherDepartment of Natural Resources and Water
Place of PublicationToowoomba, Queensland
Web Address (URL)https://longpaddock.qld.gov.au/about/publications/reports/
KeywordsClimate change; regional; natural resource management; South East Queensland
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020370299. Climate change science not elsewhere classified
410404. Environmental management
410199. Climate change impacts and adaptation not elsewhere classified
Byline AffiliationsDepartment of Natural Resources and Water, Queensland
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